Gaucho Day Tour Ranch at an Estancia from Buenos Aires
Overview
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9 hours
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Enjoy a full-day, shared tour and visit the town of San Antonio de Areco , which is one of the most traditional in the Pampas. You will get to know the history and development of the Argentinian pampas and the lifestyle of the Gauchos.
Choose between our Original Day at Farm option, where you will visit the Estancia El Ombu, the most popular ranch in town, or the Classic option, in which you will visit an alternative family-owned ranch. Both are located in San Antonio de Areco for more than 50 years, a small and countryside village around a 1-hour drive from the city.
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Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable clothes
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This is a kid-friendly tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Horseback riding
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Live entertainment
Lunch
Tips
Lembranças (disponíveis para compra)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Buenos Aires
Start your 9-hour journey with a comfortable transfer from your hotel in Buenos Aires to San Antonio de Areco, passing through the vast pampas while your guide shares insights into the local landscape.
San Antonio de Areco
First, stop at a silversmith’s studio to see how mates and buckles are still crafted by hand. Then, treat yourself to local chocolates at a nearby shop, highlighting Areco’s artisanal charm.
Options
Original Day at Estancia
Original Day at Farm: You will be visiting the Premium Estancia El Ombu de Areco.
Pickup included
Local Family Farm Experience
Visit a family-owned ranch in San Antonio de Areco for more than 50 years
Pickup included
Exclusive Day at Farm
Selecting this option you will have a private tour service. At the Estancia there might be other groups.
Pickup included
Reviews
995 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Excursion
Sue F,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You are treated like royalty. You are treated to lots of food. Plan to have a fun time! It was a great cultural experience. The dancing was fun and the horse back ride a delightful addition.
Ranch experience
Patty C,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent history and geography lesson on the way to the ranch Stopped to use the bathroom and look in the shop. Time in San Antonio toooo short.Enjoyed the short horseback ride.
Gauchos
Linda C,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great relaxing environment and great food. Beautiful horses and dancing was fun. Very welcoming people
Argentina´s most precious gift
Pablo F,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was not expecting to meet the owners of the estancia. It was a special day out at Angie´s, we loved how her family´s story developed from Spain to Argentina and had an amazing lunch plus some wonderful activities.
Delightful countryside escape
LisaR D,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Buenos Aires. Our guide/host Alejandra was terrific, sharing about the geography and history of her country and the gaucho life. The ranch was lovely, the Malbec served was by far the best we had in BA, the food plentiful and delicious, and the post-lunch show was so much fun and very beautiful. I was a little hesitant to spend a full day of our visit leaving the city, but this was worth it!
Good option for a break from the city
Elizabeth L,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00An ok experience if you have the time. A lot of time spent collecting people to get in the road. Bus and tour guide were good and good bathroom stop. No time in Areco itself which was a shame...they seemed to be on a timetable to get us to the ranch whereas 30 mins in the main square for a wander would have been nice. We visited the Estancia after heavy rains so we had to transfer to 4x4 to reach, again a lot of waiting but necessary. House ride was ok, nice short trip around some Paddocks...but no instructions or hats! Saadi was ok. Lots of food but we have had better and also it's not cooked on a fire in front of you, but they will show you the bbq area if you ask. Nice indoor dining space and good drinks...lots of flies from the animals So inside was far better. Some dancing and a very short demonstration of a gaucho doing his horse whispering. All in all ok but not amazing for the cost and time
Enjoyable gaucho trip
978mandyc,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A very enjoyable day. Our guide, Veronica, was very knowledgeable and great fun. The food and entertainment at the Estancia were excellent. Comparing the trip to others we did in Salta it seemed rather overpriced.
Fanrastic trip to the country
marita C,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was well worth going. The horses ate well looked after and great to ride, even though it is only horse walking it was beautiful. The grounds and homestead are stunning. The meal and wine are plentiful and exceptionally good. The atmosphere the musicians and dancers give is electrifying. Getting in with the locals learning their dance was alot of fun. Leaving the best to last. The horse whisper. I won't spoil it. All I can say is this trip is truly fantastic if you want to experience country life.
Day in the country was excellent
Louise K,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see more of Argentina Relaxing, breath fresh air, try something new! Excellent meal and inter actions with new people
No gaucho horsemanship and no explanation. This is the only reason we booked this trip!
Jackiechadwick,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We paid a lot of money to have a gaucho experience yet there was no horsemanship as promised. 10 mins riding. Won’t reply to my emails regarding why! Don’t waste your money
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